Transcription of What is High Blood Pressure? - American Heart Association
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Lifestyle + Risk ReductionHigh Blood PressureANSWERS by heartBLOOD pressure CATEGORYSYSTOLIC mm Hg (upper number)DIASTOLIC mm Hg (lower number)NORMALLESS THAN 120andLESS THAN 80 ELEVATED120-129andLESS THAN 80 high Blood pressure (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1130-139or80-89 high Blood pressure (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2140 OR HIGHERor90 OR HIGHERHYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (consult your doctor immediately)HIGHER THAN 180and/orHIGHER THAN 120 Blood pressure is the force of Blood pushing against Blood vessel walls. It s measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). high Blood pressure (HBP) means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be.
Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. If you’re an adult and your systolic pressure is 120 to 129, and your diastolic pressure is less than 80, you have elevated blood pressure. High blood pressure is a systolic pressure of 130 or higher,or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher, that stays high over time. High blood pressure usually has ...
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